Check out "The Mixing Engineers Handbook" by Bobby Owsinski and "Total Recording" by David Moulton.

I used them both in a recording class I recently took at college and was very impressed. Owsinski's book is more of a "hands-on" type of book, which features interviews with many experienced recording engineers. Moulton's book is more dedicated to the technical aspects of sound engineering along with some of his own personal experiences. They work well together as companion pieces.

"Sound Reinforcement Handbook" by Gary Davis and Ralph Jones (and Yamaha)is a classic book on the subject and covers a lot of ground. Lots of excellent info in there. I have it and it is a great reference. BTW, I found it HERE

Originally posted by lneal "Sound Reinforcement Handbook" by Gary Davis and Ralph Jones (and Yamaha)is a classic book on the subject and covers a lot of ground. Lots of excellent info in there. I have it and it is a great reference. BTW, I found it HERE

Good point. That is what I have in mind. I am going to learn the basics from this book and then get an internship at a studio etc. and learn from experience. This is just a gateway book so I know some to start off.